Slow Explosions, from Imaginary Authors was released in 2016. The perfumer behind this creation is Josh Meyer. The notes are Apple, Benzoin, Cashmeran, Leather, Rose, Saffron.
My review is more of a straight up appraisal than a poetic ode to Slow Explosions...but it's deserving of them. The review below mine hits it pretty much spot on, the opening is a hell of a saffron note and nothing slow about that explosion, to my nose. It's rough, raw and rubbery, stinging the nose but imparting a beautiful earthy, expensive and unique smell that only saffron can. I don't understand why I love saffron so much? It's not really what I would describe as a 'nice' smell, it's complex and hard to get along with but narcotically enchanting and addictive. What is clever about Slow explosions is it's kinda cool and transparent yet with some hot, oriental bite. Then as it settles the acidic cider/apple note pokes out it's head and we start to get a gentle, wafting rose, which is reminiscent of something like a Dior Ambre nuit type rose note. The mid section becomes pot pouri, not in a bad sense but took me back to a shop I used to go in as a child, dry rose petals and sandalwood. It's then a smooth landing in the drydown, cashmerian and soft leather and still hints of the saffron. Performance is okay but nothing phenomenal, I can still smell it after 6 hours but very faintly. So..... Great composition, nice journey and an interesting scent but after all that...I still don't reckon I'd wear it. Josh Meyer never fails to create interest. Update: 14/02/23 Look this is a phenomenal piece of work, wearing it again the other week I realised just how great this is. The bravery of the saffron and honey working in tandem to create a totally unique and almost offputtingly arty opening to this perfume, it seems crude, unrefined in some way. Then it opens out and rounds off but never loses it's core theme of excitement. This is such a high concept, pure idea conveyed with such clarity to me, it's chinese new year, it's Cai Guo-Qiang's artwork, it's fireworks, explosions but they ain't slow, at least not to begin with. I adore this perfume and must have it in my collection.
My review is more of a straight up appraisal than a poetic ode to Slow Explosions...but it's deserving of them. The review below mine hits it pretty much spot on, the opening is a hell of a saffron note and nothing slow about that explosion, to my nose. It's rough, raw and rubbery, stinging the nose but imparting a beautiful earthy, expensive and unique smell that only saffron can. I don't understand why I love saffron so much? It's not really what I would describe as a 'nice' smell, it's complex and hard to get along with but narcotically enchanting and addictive. What is clever about Slow explosions is it's kinda cool and transparent yet with some hot, oriental bite. Then as it settles the acidic cider/apple note pokes out it's head and we start to get a gentle, wafting rose, which is reminiscent of something like a Dior Ambre nuit type rose note. The mid section becomes pot pouri, not in a bad sense but took me back to a shop I used to go in as a child, dry rose petals and sandalwood. It's then a smooth landing in the drydown, cashmerian and soft leather and still hints of the saffron. Performance is okay but nothing phenomenal, I can still smell it after 6 hours but very faintly. So..... Great composition, nice journey and an interesting scent but after all that...I still don't reckon I'd wear it. Josh Meyer never fails to create interest. Update: 14/02/23 Look this is a phenomenal piece of work, wearing it again the other week I realised just how great this is. The bravery of the saffron and honey working in tandem to create a totally unique and almost offputtingly arty opening to this perfume, it seems crude, unrefined in some way. Then it opens out and rounds off but never loses it's core theme of excitement. This is such a high concept, pure idea conveyed with such clarity to me, it's chinese new year, it's Cai Guo-Qiang's artwork, it's fireworks, explosions but they ain't slow, at least not to begin with. I adore this perfume and must have it in my collection.